spill

Example Sentences

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Behind him, a young man stepped over a heap of charred debris, taking care not to spill his latte macchiato.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

They have been creating dykes and dams to contain any chemicals if the tank does spill - with the aim of preventing any substances from reaching storm drains or the ocean.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“Does it rupture and spill, or does it blow up?” said Craig Covey, the division chief at the Orange County Fire Authority.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

There was a leak of five gallons per second as crews immediately got to work trying to contain the spill, Katon said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“I didn’t mean to spill all that garbage on you. I just snapped.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz